Jang- This is an all vegan grocery store (without a produce section) run by a non-profit group. Originally it was called Republic of V. It's a great place to shop, and you don't need to read any of the ingredients because everything is vegan. Beside food they have a fashion section with makeup, shirts, tote bags, non-leather belts, wallets, purses, stickers, patches, pins, books, and a bunch of stuff.

Mariam- They have a lot of vegan snacks, drinks, and special products you do not see at any other health food stores (including Whole Foods). "Jang, let me take a picture of you at the front with all the sacks behind you!"

Jang- An all vegetarian food market with no bosses. This place is huge. They've been around since the 70's, and was a supporter of the Black Panther Party Free Breakfast program for children. I mostly go here to say hello to Kevin from the Vegan Hip Hop Movement, and to grab lunch where I eat inside at one of the small tables by the entrance. They have their own cafe as well right outside.

Mariam- They have good prices for their bulk food, a lot of the products are organic and they always have a variety of things; for example they have pink Himalayan salt in two different grains and about 4 other salts including French Gray sea salt. Jang and I often argue over how many pieces of vegan sushi we each get when we want to try a piece from each other's choices. "One inari is worth at least two avocado rolls! Why do you always put all the food in front of me where it looks like I'm going to eat it all?!"